Kris Kristofferson to receive award at Nashville Film Festival

Festival officials will present Kristofferson with the award before the 8 p.m. Friday screening of his movie, Bloodworth, in which he plays an angry and alienated musician/father who returns to his family after being gone for 40 years.

The Nashville Film Festival takes place Thu., April 14 through Thu., April 21 at Regal Green Hills Stadium 16 (3815 Green Hills Village Drive, 269-5910). Tickets can be purchased for individual films. Festival laminates start at $250 and grant access to 40 films (ticket reservation required), free admission to the opening and closing night film/parties as well as daily admission to the VIP tent. Tickets and laminates are available for purchase at www.nashvillefilmfest.org.